as in to relax
to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety
I'm going to need to mellow out when this stressful week is finally at an end
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Once camp is set up, kick back and relax in the Alps Mountaineering Cirrus Hammock, now $53.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026 -
At Steamboat, guests can relax at sunset, enjoying the alpenglow while listening to live music at the top of the Steamboat Gondola while dining.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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One thousand construction workers are set to lose jobs on the tunnel project this weekend as construction winds down for lack of funds.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Try to limit screens before bedtime, and use a calming routine to wind down.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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The moon’s connection with Venus is a perfect excuse to chill out.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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This list of things to do in Belize features ideas for everyone, from adventurers and history buffs to foodies and travelers looking to chill out on a lounge chair in the sun.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Mellow (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mellow%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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